Description
Position Summary:
Penske Logistics is looking for Product Handling Champion (PHC). This role is critical to achieving balance between cost, quality, safety and schedule goals throughout the warehouse. This role specifically supports: product handling practices, weekly quality meetings, response to Condition on Arrival (COA) reports, problem solving, training, coaching and mentoring operators.
Major Responsibilities:
Job requirements may include the following where applicable:
• Training new hires and refresher training with all associates
• Performing visual observations of material handling activities on a daily, multi-shift basis. Submit observations to management.
• Evaluate Loading & Unloading techniques with written documentation and digital photographs. Materials should be used for building-wide communication program on "Always & Nevers" of product handling.
• Observe and monitor clamp condition.
• Coordination and oversight of Inbound Damage Audits and audits requested by RQM's or management and White glove inspections.
• Observe arrival conditions of inbound loads and audit outbound loads. Analyze both for root cause and post findings on Condition On Arrival (COA) APP site. Review all COA's posted for outbound loads, analyze for root cause and post findings.
• Conduct Stack Lean Measurements and understand causes of Stack Failures. Conduct handling testing per request from RQM or management.
• Support Quality Management Team and Regional Quality Manager process improvement activities.
• Participate in all quality forums and drive Continuous Improvement activities
• Other projects as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
• 1 year of general office and warehouse experience required with computer experience.
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred
• 1 year of supervisory experience and Ability to direct and coach others effectively
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Experience using computer applications such as Google Sheets and Excel
• Some level of quality or continuous improvement experience preferred
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Solid organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills and excellent with time management
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work a flexible schedule, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements:
-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally
communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Warehouse
Job Family: Warehouse
Address: 65 Corporate Woods Place
Primary Location: US-MO-Bridgeton
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2508069
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